Reception honors Mayor Sukhee Kang

Irvine Mayor Sukhee Kang greets well-wishers including James Ro, right, during a reception in his honor at City Hall Tuesday for his eight years of public service.PAUL RODRIGUEZ, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

A reception honoring Mayor Sukhee Kang for his contributions to Irvine took place Tuesday night in Council Chambers.

More than 150 people attended the event, which celebrated his eight years of service as mayor and councilman.

The hour-long gathering was followed by a musical performance of "America the Beautiful" and a composition by Felix Mendelssohn.

Kang was also presented with numerous plaques and commendations from community leaders, colleagues and friends.

"This is the culmination of everybody working together, and I felt like I was a conductor in an orchestra," Kang said. "Having gone through four years of the toughest economy – we couldn't have done that without everybody pulling together."

Irvine Mayor Sukhee Kang greets well-wishers including James Ro, right, during a reception in his honor at City Hall Tuesday for his eight years of public service. PAUL RODRIGUEZ, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Irvine Mayor Sukhee Kang, right, greets Hasan Ikhrata at Tuesday's reception at City Hall. Kang was honored during a ceremony in council chambers for his years of public service. PAUL RODRIGUEZ, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Irvine Mayor Sukhee Kang greets friends including UCI Chancellor Michael Drake, left, and Huasha Liu, right, during a reception in his honor. PAUL RODRIGUEZ, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
The reception for Irvine Mayor Sukhee Kang at City Hall was well attended Tuesday and was followed by a formal ceremony in council chambers honoring him for his years of public service. PAUL RODRIGUEZ, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Seung-Woo Shin snaps a photo along with other well-wishers during a reception for Irvine Mayor Sukhee Kang in honor of his eight years of public service to the city. PAUL RODRIGUEZ, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Irvine Mayor Sukhee Kang pledges allegiance to the flag during a ceremony in City Council chambers Tuesday. PAUL RODRIGUEZ, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Irvine Mayor Sukhee Kang, center, receives recognition from OC Supervisor Bill Campbell, right, and Sheriff Sandra Hutchens during a ceremony in his honor. PAUL RODRIGUEZ, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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